Meeting of Aeneas and Achates with Venus (Aphrodite). unknown c. 1670-1680 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11"1" x W 10'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. In landscape with Aeneas & Achates, Venus, disguised as huntress, points out 12 swans in sky (BRD) tied ribbon interspersed with laurel leaves & various decorative elements: (UPR & LWR BRD) centered by floral wreaths & arrow-filled quivers framing a scepter with crown laid on richly patterned cloth, with (UPR BRD) paired dolphins & (LWR BRD) acanthus leaves hanging with l
Meeting of Aeneas and Achates with Venus (Aphrodite). unknown c. 1670-1680 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11"1" x W 10'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. In landscape with Aeneas & Achates, Venus, disguised as huntress, points out 12 swans in sky (BRD) tied ribbon interspersed with laurel leaves & various decorative elements: (UPR & LWR BRD) centered by floral wreaths & arrow-filled quivers framing a scepter with crown laid on richly patterned cloth, with (UPR BRD) paired dolphins & (LWR BRD) acanthus leaves hanging with laurel leaves & fruit in corners; (L & R BRD) centered by crossed sheaths with swords, arrow-filled quivers & bows, floral wreaths framing plumed helmets The note "Hearst file" appears on the verso of the photograph. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0243297-0243300
Size: 8210px × 8940px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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